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OV04 AYD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,170 mi
Last recorded46,170 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre 14 yrs old

Offside Rear Tyre 12 yrs old

Fail 12 Oct 2023 46,039 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre 14 yrs old

Offside Rear Tyre 12 yrs old

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,130 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 43,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,298 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 42,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2019 40,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 40,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 39,203 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 38,076 miles

Front eml light on dash

Pass 4 May 2016 36,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,169 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak on gear box

Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak on gear box

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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OV04 AYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV04 AYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV04 AYD registered?

OV04 AYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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